Byzantine Emperor Collection

MMS Vitr. 26-7 Predictions about the emperor Michael II (820-829) from Chapter III of the Madrid Skylitzes (vellum)
IND113013 MMS Vitr. 26-7 Predictions about the emperor Michael II (820-829) from Chapter III of the Madrid Skylitzes (vellum) by Byzantine School, (12th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Emperor Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, receiving ambassadors of Constantine
6338914 Emperor Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, receiving ambassadors of Constantine, Byzantine Emperor by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields
6339002 Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century)

Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, with Constantine, Byzantine Emperor
6338912 Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, with Constantine, Byzantine Emperor by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Marcian
6039777 Portrait of Roman Emperor Marcian. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Marcian, 392-457)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Valens
6039768 Portrait of Roman Emperor Valens. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Valens, 328-378)

Heraclius (c. 575-641) Restores the Cross to Jerusalem, from the Legend of the True Cross
LEE241052 Heraclius (c.575-641) Restores the Cross to Jerusalem, from the Legend of the True Cross cycle, completed 1464 (fresco) (detail of 58287) by Francesca

Exaltation of the Cross: Heraclius (c. 575-641) Enters Jerusalem with the Cross, from the True Cross Cycle
ALI58287 Exaltation of the Cross: Heraclius (c.575-641) Enters Jerusalem with the Cross, from the True Cross Cycle, completed 1464 (fresco) by Francesca

Portrait of Roman Emperor Phocas
6039797 Portrait of Roman Emperor Phocas. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Phocas or Focas, 547-610. Flavius Phocas Augustus, Byzantine Emperor)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Justin I
6039791 Portrait of Roman Emperor Justin I. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Justin I, 450-527)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Anastasius I
6039790 Portrait of Roman Emperor Anastasius I. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Anastasius I, 431-518)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Julius Nepos
6039787 Portrait of Roman Emperor Julius Nepos. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Julius Nepos, 430-480)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Leo II
6039785 Portrait of Roman Emperor Leo II. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Leo II, 467-474)

The Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus on his throne (litho)
6004935 The Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus on his throne (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus on his throne)

Medal depicting John Paleologus VIII (d. 1448) (bronze)
ALI234809 Medal depicting John Paleologus VIII (d.1448) (bronze) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Alinari

Romain II, empereur d Orient (colour litho)
2796751 Romain II, empereur d Orient (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romain II, empereur d Orient)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Maurice
6039795 Portrait of Roman Emperor Maurice. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Maurice, 539-602)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Tiberius II Constantine
6039794 Portrait of Roman Emperor Tiberius II Constantine. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiberius II Constantine, 520-582)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Justin II
6039793 Portrait of Roman Emperor Justin II. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Justin II, 520-578)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Leo I
6039780 Portrait of Roman Emperor Leo I. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Leo I, 401-474)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Arcadius
6039772 Portrait of Roman Emperor Arcadius. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Arcadius, 377-408)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Theodosius I
6039771 Portrait of Roman Emperor Theodosius I. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Theodosius I, 347-395)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Gratian
6039769 Portrait of Roman Emperor Gratian. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Gratian, 359-383. Flavius Gratianus Augustus, Western Roman Empire)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Constantius II
6039763 Portrait of Roman Emperor Constantius II. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Constantius II, 317-361)

Byzantine Emperor surrounded by his Household Troops (engraving)
655683 Byzantine Emperor surrounded by his Household Troops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Byzantine Emperor surrounded by his Household Troops)

Alexis Commene (colour litho)
2796777 Alexis Commene (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexis Commene. Illustration for Histoire Generale Du Costume by R Jacquemin (Charles Delagrave)

Nicephore Botoniate (colour litho)
2796742 Nicephore Botoniate (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicephore Botoniate)

Plaque depicting Heraclius (c. 575-641) and the Vision of Ezekiel
XIR213923 Plaque depicting Heraclius (c.575-641) and the Vision of Ezekiel, Mosane School (painted enamel) by French School, (12th century); Musee Thomas Dobree, Nantes

Manuel I Comnenus (c. 1122-80) and Empress Maria of Antioch (d. c
XIR183789 Manuel I Comnenus (c.1122-80) and Empress Maria of Antioch (d.c.1182) (vellum) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; out of copyright

Portrait of Roman Emperor Constans I
6039762 Portrait of Roman Emperor Constans I. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Constans, 232-350)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Zeno
6039789 Portrait of Roman Emperor Zeno. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Zeno the Isaurian, 425-491)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Theodosius II
6039774 Portrait of Roman Emperor Theodosius II. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Theodosius II, 401-450)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Valentinian I
6039767 Portrait of Roman Emperor Valentinian I. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Valentinian I, 321-375)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Jovian
6039766 Portrait of Roman Emperor Jovian, by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Jovian, 331-364. Flavius Jovianus Augustus, Byzantine Emperor)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Libius Severus
6039782 Portrait of Roman Emperor Libius Severus. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Libius Severus, 420-465)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Julian
6039765 Portrait of Roman Emperor Julian. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Julian, 332-353)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Justinian I
6039792 Portrait of Roman Emperor Justinian I. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Justinian I, 482-565)

Dante and Beatrice before Justinian (482-565) from The Divine Comedy
XIR204508 Dante and Beatrice before Justinian (482-565) from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Michael IV the Paphlagonian. Histamenon. Artist: Numismatic, Ancient Coins
Michael IV the Paphlagonian. Histamenon. Private Collection

Christ Pantocrator between Emperor Constantine IX Monomachus and the Empress Zoe, ca 1020. Artist: Byzantine Master
Christ Pantocrator between Emperor Constantine IX Monomachus and the Empress Zoe, ca 1020. Found in the collection of the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey

Mosaic of Emperor Ioannes I Comnenos holding a purse, symbolizing donation he made to the church, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Justinian I, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho)
KW310260 Justinian I, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emperor Justinian I (483-565) c. 547 AD (mosaic) (detail of 83451)
XIR140283 Emperor Justinian I (483-565) c.547 AD (mosaic) (detail of 83451) by Byzantine School, (6th century); San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

Portrait of John VIII Paleologos, Antonio Pisanello, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1593 - 1597

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The Byzantine Emperor, a figure of power and authority, ruled over the vast empire with an iron fist. From the predictions about Emperor Michael II in the Madrid Skylitzes to the grandeur of Charlemagne receiving ambassadors from Constantine, these historical moments shed light on their significance. In the 9th century, a Byzantine Emperor sat upon his throne surrounded by guards holding spears and shields. This image captures the might and strength that characterized their rule. The emperor's presence commanded respect and obedience from all who approached him. One such visitor was Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, King of the Franks. He welcomed ambassadors from Constantine, another influential Byzantine Emperor. Their meeting symbolized diplomacy between two powerful empires and showcased their mutual desire for peace and cooperation. The True Cross Cycle depicted significant events in Byzantine history. One such event was Heraclius' victory over Chosroes in 628 AD. This triumph marked a turning point for both Heraclius himself and the empire he governed. Other portraits reveal Roman Emperors like Marcian, Valens, Phocas, Justin I, and Anastasius I who each left their mark on history through various achievements or controversies during their reigns. Heraclius played a crucial role in restoring religious artifacts to Jerusalem after they were captured by enemies. His efforts are immortalized in frescoes depicting his entry into Jerusalem with the cross - an act that brought joy to believers across his realm. These glimpses into ancient times remind us of how emperors shaped not only political landscapes but also cultural identities within their domains. They were figures whose actions reverberated throughout history long after they had passed away.